COFFEE PRODUCING REGIONS
Paraná
The coffee culture was implanted in 1930 and, today, the state ranks fourth in Brazilian production. Paraná is responsible for 2.25% of coffee cultivation in the country. In addition to the northern region of the state, there are productions in the center and west of Paraná. Even with the decline after the frost cycle of the 1960s and 1970s, coffee is still an important agricultural product in these two regions, being the one that most generates income in the agricultural activity of the municipality of Apucarana. Other important cities in the region are Londrina and Maringá. Only arabica is grown in dense plantations, which use varieties suited to the region's colder climate.
Fonte: BSCA
North Pioneer of Paraná
The region has strong cooperatives, agronomic and research institutes and even committed producers so that the growth of coffee growing is strong and constant. The Association of Specialty Coffees of Northern Paraná (Acenpp) and the Cooperative of Specialty and Certified Coffees of Northern Paraná (Cocenpp) cover 45 municipalities and have the active participation of approximately 300 producers. The main cities are Jacarezinho, Ribeirão Claro, Carlópolis, Ibaiti, Abatiá, Joaquim Távora, Pinhalão, Santo Antônio da Platina. Coffee characteristics: medium body, sweet, with medium acidity and hints of chocolate and caramel.